Properties of Tephrite and Peridotite

Tephrite

Peridotite

Properties of Peridotite and Tephrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

90.00 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Imperfect

Toughness

2.4

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tephrite vs Peridotite Properties

Properties of Tephrite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tephrite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Tephrite Definition and Peridotite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Tephrite and Peridotite.